Ancient Japan has a long history dating back 14,000 years. Society was stratified with Emperors, nobility, samurai, and farmers. Cultural influences came from China, including architecture, art, religion, and the writing system. Family and agriculture were central to people's lives. Key periods included the Jomon, Yayoi, Kofun, Asuka, Nara, and Heian periods.

1. Hedayat and HAN

2. Jomon Period 14,00BC to 300BC Yayoi Period 400- 300BC Kofun Period AD 250- AD538 Asuka Period AD 538-AD710 Nara Period AD710-AD794 Heian Period AD794-1185 PS: These Periods are before 12 TH Century

4. Social Structure Emperor, Empress, and their son or daughter. Gentries, shoguns, Official, minister, and lords (samurai). Farmers Artisan Merchant PS: This pattern worked in the most of Asia in the ancient world. Especially in Japan, China, and India